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Graco Receiving blanket review

Posted by on January 31, 2013 Comments Off

Graco Receiving BlanketGraco is well known for making popular car seats, strollers and combination of the two called travel systems. They make quality products for babies, so when I found out that they are selling receiving blankets I wanted to check them out.

The first observation is that these receiving blankets are soft to the touch and are made of 100% cotton flannel. This 4-pack set has various color designs ranging from giraffes to circle patterns. These receiving blankets are 30”x40” in size and great for newborns, but if you were thinking about swaddling your baby with these blankets when after the first month, then you might want to looking into other swaddle blankets by Aden and Anais or Swaddle Designs. They make blankets that are as large as 47”x 47”.

These Graco receiving blankets can be easily machined wash and dry without any problems. The colors do slightly fade with washings, but it adds a broken in look to them. The flannel does loose some of its softness, but they are still great for wrapping your baby. Muslin fabric swaddle blankets tend to stay softer even after multiple washing.  But, what makes these blankets great is the pricing. It’s relatively affordable for a pack of 4 that you can easily rotate when they get dirty.

With any receiving blanket, your baby will eventually out grow them or you want to train them to sleep un-swaddle. But, these Graco receiving blankets are versatile and can be used for other useful things like a towel, wipe, blanket, shade covering or for whatever comes to your mind.

Best Swaddle Blanket for your 2013 baby

Posted by on January 3, 2013 Comments Off

Aden and Anais 2013Moms who are expecting a little one in 2013 should try Aden + Anais muslin swaddle blankets and bring a pair with you to the hospital! These swaddle blankets are the best you can find because of their safety benefits, the comfort & quality of material, and the versatility. I got a 4-pack as baby shower gift and I love using them.

When my son was born, I realized swaddling a newborn can make them safer when they are sleeping in their cribs alone. A swaddle baby will help babies sleep on their backs and reduce the likely hood of SIDS. A swaddle baby will reduce the effect of moro reflexes which startles a sleeping baby and keeps them from having long sleep times. A swaddle baby will be more comforted because the swaddle is a blanket that will keep a baby warm like the time he was in your womb. But over zealousness in swaddling with thick and multiple blankets can be detrimental for babies as they can overheat. Signs of overheating can be found in wet blankets from sweat and babies’ temperature rising above the normal 97 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit range. Aden + Anais’ swaddle blankets are finely weaved muslin cotton, making them very breathable. The breatheability of muslin cloth will keep infants warm enough without the fear of incubating them. This makes muslin swaddle blankets great for hot and dry climates and reduces the risk of overheating. If babies are not warm enough, multiple muslin swaddle blankets can be used to further insulate the baby. Being able to use multiple swaddle blankets makes it more versatile for environments with big temperature swings between night and day.

The versatility of Aden + Anais’ swaddle blankets can be found in how lightweight and compactable they are. You can easily fold a full size blanket (47” x 47”) into any small pocket and take it with you wherever you go. This flexibility is an added bonus, especially if you are a parent on the go. Traveling with a baby could be tiring enough, but having to carry extra weight will tire you even more.  Travel light and you can use them as a nursing cover, burping cloth, wipes, and for shade. The versatility is only limited by your imagination.

Aden and Anais 2013 swaddle blanket reviewThe material quality is great, as the cloth is as soft a swaddle blanket you can find anywhere. The softness will help comfort your baby and will not irritate your baby’s soft skin. The swaddle blanket has great elasticity for better and easier swaddling of the baby. The fabrics are very durable and after multiple washing you will notice the swaddle blankets will get softer. You will be using these blankets for a long time without any worries of needing to replace them. The price you will be worth the investment because of its durability and versatility.

Aden + Aneis 100% muslin swaddle blankets are great quality swaddle blankets fit for all babies. The swaddle blanket will help parents comfort their newborn and the reward will be extra hours of sleep for both.

Hudson baby organic receiving blanket review

Posted by on June 3, 2012 Comments Off
Hudson Baby Organic Receiving blanket

Hudson Baby Organic Receiving blanket

Are you looking for an affordable organic receiving blanket for your newborn? Well, one the best options out there for new parents is the Hudson Organic receiving blanket. It’s made of 100% organic cotton, which parents should appreciate since no toxic chemicals were used in the cotton growth or post process treatment of the fabrics.  Thus, you can rest assure that nothing harmful will be contacting your newborn’s delicate skin.

Moms loved the Hudson organic receiving blanket because of how soft and lightweight the fabric is. Being lightweight makes carrying the blanket easy for parents on go. But the receiving blanket is thick enough to keep newborns warm during the cold nights. Since it’s thicker, it’s not easily transparent, so it acts as a better shade cover and breastfeeding cover (other wonderful options you can use the receiving blanket for).  The Hudson baby organic receiving blanket is not too stretchy like Aden & Anais and not too rigid like some flannel swaddle blankets. The fabric is stretchy enough to create a little tug for folding a perfect swaddle.

The receiving blanket is a good size (measuring 40×40”) compared to other swaddle blankets on the market and it’s not too big and this can make swaddling a little easier because you don’t have to worry about tucking away the excess blanket.

Any great receiving blanket has to be durable and this Hudson baby blanket easily meets that criteria. After exposing the blankets to multiple machine washes, moms rave about how the baby blanket retains its softness and color. They come in three wonderful colors, light blue, light pink, and white for your newborn.

Give it a try as this Hudson organic receiving blanket is one of the most affordable organic blankets you can buy on Amazon.

Hudson Baby Organic Receiving blanket

3 wonderful colors to choose from

 

 

Product Description From the Manufacturer

Premium brand Hudson Baby infant clothes are an attractive way to care for your precious little one. Made of the highest quality 100% organic cotton these blankets are soft to the touch on your baby’s skin. The Hudson Baby organic line is soft, comfortable and natural for easy, everyday use. Available in boy, girl or white.

 

 

 

 

Under the Nile Organic Swaddle Blanket Review

Posted by on May 17, 2012 Comments Off

Are you looking for a high quality swaddle blanket? Then you might want to consider the organic swaddle blanket made by Under the Nile. The swaddle blankets are available in color shades of blue, pink, and sage. The colors are lightly textured and are not bold or loud. This makes the blankets great for matching with many bodysuits, onesies, and other baby items.

The swaddle blanket fabrics are made of 100% organic Egyptian cotton and are as soft as you can image. The softness of the fabric is durable and will last for years after multiple washing and drying. As one mom positively commented, “It survived one baby and I’m going to use it for my next baby.” Such praises are given to this Under the Nile swaddle blanket.

Beautiful swaddle blankets by Under the Nile

 

The swaddle blanket fabrics are lightweight and stretchy. A bulky, thick, and heavy blanket will make it difficult to carry around especially if you are a parent that is constantly on the go. The lightweight design adds to the stretchy characteristic of the fabric. A little stretch will make swaddling a little easier for parents because you can make a tighter and more secure swaddle.

The fabrics are also made from 100% organic cotton. That means no chemicals were used in farming or post processing of the cotton to make this wonderful swaddle blanket. Parents can rest assure that their baby’s skin will only come in contact with something natural and not worry about any chemicals leeching out.

The swaddle blanket is 34” x 34” and this is relatively small compared to other blankets like Aden & Anais which are 47” x 47”. This means you are probably not going to be able to swaddle your newborn once they get larger because you might not have enough blanket to fully swaddle or tightly swaddle your newborn. The other downside of the product is the high price for a set of two blankets. It’s a high quality product, but parents need to weigh the financial cost with the product that they need.

 

Overall, Under the Nile’s organic swaddle blankets are great for newborn because of it will provide comfort, warmth, and will help your newborn sleep for longer.

Sozo Swaddle blankets Review

Posted by on April 30, 2012 Comments Off

Newborns are very cute, but with the Sozo swaddle blankets they will be irresistible cute. Sozo makes unique swaddle blankets that will make your newborn look like a cute lady bug, puppy, monkey, cow, flowers or a tasty piece of juicy fruit. When your son or daughter is swaddle in this blanket, you can help but take endless amount of pictures.

Sozo swaddle blankets and cap set

Cute selections of swaddling blankets from Sozo

The fabric is made of high quality cotton that can be easily stretched for swaddling. The cotton is durable and thick, which is great during the cold winters. Parents can be assured this blanket will keep your newborn warm. The blanket is 30” x 44” so swaddling your newborn is ample size for most newborns in the early 0-3 month stage.

Lastly, Sozo swaddle blankets can serve as a comfortable Halloween costume for your newborn. In a swaddle costume your newborn will be less fussy and be more prone to falling asleep, which means less headaches and more rest for the parents. So, dress up your baby in Sozo blankets today and make irresistible cute.

Woombie Swaddle Sack Review

Posted by on March 13, 2012 Comments Off

The Woombie is a high quality swaddle sack for parents to swaddle their newborns. Swaddle sacks are the non-traditional swaddle blankets and are designed like a potato sack with a zipper opening to seal the baby inside for a swaddle. The Woombie fabric is tight and stretchy like spandex, which creates the swaddling effect without having to use extra restraints on the newborn. This makes the Woombie very easy to use and great for parents who are not familiar with swaddling. The fabric is extremely soft and will not rough up the baby’s skin as they try to move inside the sack. The Woombie is a quality product and is skillfully made and this is best demonstrated by how the Woombie maintains its softness and excellence after multiple washing.

The Woombie has an easy to use zipper to keep your newborn swaddle. This is comes in handy during the night when you can unzip the sack for an easy diaper change. There is no Velcro as part of the restraint system and this eliminates the potential force that will tug on the baby and wake them up when un-swaddling. The Woombie collar could be a little tight on some newborns, but the collar can be stretched out by parents until it’s comfortable for the baby. There are 3 size levels for the Woombie, so parents need to find the right one for their baby because too loose of a sack will have no swaddling impact and too tight of a swaddle will lead to a uncomfortable baby.

Overall, the Woombie is a terrific swaddle sack for swaddling your newborn. It is easy to use, made with quality and well worth the investment to help your baby sleep through the early months.

Manufacturer Product Description

From womb….to Woombie! Swaddling has been shown to help babies up to 8 months old sleep better, longer and safer. The unique and orginal design is ergonomically shaped and has a unique 4way stretch fabric that snuggles your baby and move with them to mimic the womb, unlike any other swaddler. The Woombie with legs will allow baby to be swaddled in swings, strollers, bouncy seats and upright colic positioners. The Woombie is the one natural & safe way to swaddle your baby, mimicking the ability to stretch extremities as in the womb, yet gently comforting & stopping startling issues and more!!